If your company needs to transport forklifts or other heavy machinery and equipment regularly, then you will need a reliable heavy machinery towing service.

Finding the most effective way to transport your machinery can save your business time and money and if you’re in an industry that depends on speed and efficiency, you need to use a company that shares the same high standards you offer.

Moving heavy machinery to a new location can be a challenging task; it requires the right vehicles, equipment and expertise. To ensure the safety of your property throughout the process, it’s essential that you hire professional machinery movers.

Below are some things to consider before choosing a heavy machinery transport company.

1. Experience

Transporting heavy machinery isn’t just about moving it from one place to another. A professional heavy machinery transportation company should have years of experience in moving equipment safely. Your towing company should be able to provide you with a team of skilled workers who can solve any problems that may arise during the move.

Look for a company that offers expertise and dedication to quality while maximising productivity and efficiency by using the latest tools.

2. Equipment used

Heavy machinery transport companies need to utilise the latest machinery and equipment to operate efficiently and safely throughout each project.

The company you choose should have specialised vehicles for heavy loads and supply the right equipment which can quickly move your machinery to make sure your business is up and running as quickly as possible.

Hiring a professional transport company will make sure your machinery is handled with professionalism and care using reliable equipment that can move heavy loads easily.

3. Reputation

There are many reputable and dedicated transport companies out there but for every good company, there are several who act unprofessionally and risk damaging your heavy machinery or equipment.

For the most efficient transportation of machinery and equipment, you should choose a reliable company that has a reliable reputation in the industry and has all the necessary tools to allow the move to run as easy as possible.

Whether you need to move machinery on-site or have multiple long-distance machinery relocations, transportation companies should approach your project in the most efficient way by planning and executing the move in advance to minimise disruption of your business and to ensure a safe and successful transportation.

4. Planning

Transportation companies need to have a solid plan of how they are going to move your machinery from one location to another. A professional transport service will plan the equipment that they will use during the relocation in advance.

Whether it is transport for forklifts or other machinery and equipment, your project needs to be planned in detail to ensure everything goes smoothly and disruption is kept to a minimum.

Your transportation team needs to plan and document the best solution for your machinery transportation before they start the move allowing them to carry out the most efficient and cost-effective service for the transportation of your machinery or equipment.

5. Safety

What happens if your transportation company gets into an accident or damages your machinery? Even the most experienced of transport workers can be involved in an accident caused by human error or a vehicle collision.

Your machinery costs thousands of dollars. When you hire a professional transportation company, you can be sure that your equipment will be safe if anything were to happen.

Professional companies offer insurance which means if an incident happened while in transit, the insurance takes care of any damage. So make sure your transportation company is fully insured and that you understand what the insurance covers.

6. Efficiency

Professional heavy machinery movers are experienced in loading and unloading machinery and equipment to maximise efficiency. Using state of the art equipment helps get machinery to its destination as quickly and affordably as possible.

If you require machinery or equipment to be moved during specific hours, you should choose a transport service that works flexible hours and can schedule pick-ups and deliveries at times that suit your needs.

7. Flexibility

It’s important to hire a heavy machinery transport company who is flexible in their approach and can offer you a number of options to best suit your needs in accordance with your budget.

A professional transportation service will be able to deliver your equipment and machinery, no matter what the demands of time and distance are.

8. Budget

Remember, just because a transportation company has the right prices doesn’t mean they have the right service. Choosing a transportation service based solely on your budget could mean you end up with an unprofessional company that will end up damaging your valuable machinery or equipment.

A cheap transportation company could also end up costing your business more money if they don’t show up on time or deliver your machinery late.

Get in touch with Newcastle Towing and Transport

Moving your machinery will be a smooth process if you hire the right professionals who have transport experience, skills and knowledge. Newcastle Towing and Transport provide the best heavy machinery and equipment transportation service in Newcastle and surrounding areas.

We offer our clients a professional service from start to finish for all their heavy lifting and moving requirements.

We have a variety of flatbed trucks and tow trucks, among other vehicles, and only use the best equipment to ensure your machinery gets to its destination safely.

From forklifts to construction equipment and agricultural machinery, we are among the leading companies for a competent, reliable and professional transportation service in New South Wales.

For more information on heavy machinery and equipment transportation contact our team on 0404 33 00 66.